Legislature New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley Weaver, Givhan, and Kelley will begin their new assignments at the start of the next regular legislative session on Feb. 6. StaffDecember 1, 2023
Legislature House sends bill creating 13 new judgeships to Gov. Kay Ivey The bill passed 103-0 and will be sent to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature into law. Jacob HolmesMay 24, 2023
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Sen. Sam Givhan for re-election in District 7 Manufacture Alabama, on Tuesday, said they were “proud" to support Givhan for re-election. StaffOctober 26, 2022
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Sam Givhan for State Senate Givhan is seeking re-election for state Senate District 7, which covers Madison County. Brandon MoseleySeptember 23, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes bill to make airports tax exempt The legislation clarifies that commercial airports are exempt from paying sales and use taxes. Brandon MoseleyApril 16, 2021
Legislature Bill to exempt airports from sales and use taxes advances in committee This bill would exempt airport authorities from paying sales and use taxes. Brandon MoseleyMarch 11, 2021
Legislature Senate passes Marsh’s broadband bill Senate Bill 215 would set up an authority that would have the power to issue contracts to companies to carry broadband. Brandon MoseleyMarch 4, 2021
Legislature Senate votes to give DAs more freedom on the appointment of investigators The appointment of investigators by a DA would not be subject to a county personnel system. Brandon MoseleyMarch 3, 2021
Governor Senate bill would strip some emergency powers from governor, state health officer Republican state senators are becoming increasingly anxious that Gov. Kay Ivey is being too cautious in her approach to reopening the Alabama economy and... Brandon MoseleyMay 7, 2020
Courts Senate delays vote on bill that would reallocate judges The Alabama Senate delayed a vote on a bill Tuesday that would reallocate judges from areas in decline to areas of the state that... Brandon MoseleyMarch 11, 2020